Angela Rayner refuses to repay £16k severance payout after returning to cabinet
Angela Rayner has defended not returning a nearly £17,000 severance payment she received when she resigned from government in 2025, after returning to cabinet as Andy Burnham’s Housing Secretary. The…
Weather mapped: Where temperatures will hit 29C this weekend – and where it will rain
Showers are expected across the UK this weekend following three consecutive heatwaves The hot weather is set to continue this weekend, hitting highs of 29C despite forecasts of rain. The…
Witnesses describe moment hero civilian helped two children during Essex beach tragedy
Witnesses described how the day tripper swam out ‘three times’ to help bring children to safety Witnesses have described the moment a heroic holidaymaker helped several children back to safety…
Britain ‘in a better place today than we were yesterday’ despite fresh Trump tariffs, minister insists
The fresh tariffs announced hours before temporary 10 per cent levies expired A government minister has insisted the UK is in a “better place” today, despite Donald Trump having renewed…
Millionaire former AirBnB boss and ex in divorce battle after claims she signed deal ‘high on Xanax’
The pair enjoyed a high-flying international lifestyle before splitting in 2018 The ex of a multimillionaire former AirBnB boss is fighting for a £5m divorce payout, after claims she signed…
Heatwave and online shopping drive up retail sales in Great Britain
Online sales accounted for the highest level of retail sales in five years last month as record hot weather spurred a rush for air conditioning, outdoor products and clothing. The…
Suspect falls through fence while trying to escape police in Hot Fuzz-style blunder
A teenager’s attempt to escape from police was foiled by a collapsing fence in a Hot Fuzz-style blunder. Footage shared by Cleveland Police shows two males with a stolen bike…
Regional mayors to play key role in national policy decisions under Burnham’s plan for No 10 North
PM says opening of the new office in Manchester is ‘the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen’ Regional mayors will play a key role in UK policymaking,…
UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns
BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn described the current climate as ‘the most threatening time I’ve seen’ UK defence spending “falls well short” of what is required to protect the country,…
Yellow heat health alert comes into force across parts of UK as rain expected over weekend
A yellow heat health alert has been issued across parts of the country from Friday to Sunday A yellow heat health alert has come into force across parts of the…